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How to look after children’s clothing and accessories

September 29, 2021 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post When you buy children's clothing and accessories, you ideally want them to last until they have grown out of them. Unfortunately, kids don't generally think the same way! This is especially true if they enjoy arts and crafts, or like to play outside. Likewise, your child may wear glasses or other accessories that need due care to avoid the need for replacement. While your child may not be old enough to properly look ...

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Review: Berghaus outdoor clothing from Simply Hike

June 12, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Berghaus Men's outdoor clothing

Now that the cold weather is firmly a distant memory, have you been getting outdoors and making the most of nature?  We're an active family and we try to make time for outdoor adventures as much as possible; our most recent trip involved climbing Snowdon, which is definitely our most ambitious expedition so far! I've written in the past about the importance of having the right kit and clothing for outdoor pursuits; it makes such a difference ...

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Kitting your kids out for spring adventures

April 16, 2018 by Catherine Leave a Comment

family days out exploring nature

Now that spring is finally here, a lot of you are probably getting busy kitting your family out for the warmer weather.  We're in the process of going through the kids' wardrobes, checking what still fits and making a shopping list for spring and summer.  All this organising means it's a good time to take a look at the type of clothing retailers like Fashion World have available for children.  Here are some suggestions for what to go for when ...

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Review & Giveaway: Isbjörn of Sweden children’s outdoor clothing

November 8, 2017 by Catherine 115 Comments

autumn fun outdoors

Are you getting outdoors and making the most of autumn?  The right clothing can make all the difference to a family outdoor adventure, and I’ve got a great giveaway that will help you get it right.  There’s a bundle of premium outdoor children’s clothing from Isbjörn of Sweden worth £180 up for grabs, read on for details on how to enter! We love getting outside and exploring nature at this time of year, but the colder temperatures do mean we have ...

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Buying kids’ outdoor clothing: what to look for

November 7, 2017 by Catherine Leave a Comment

brantano walking boots review

Are you looking to buy some new outdoor clothing for the kids this season? I thought my two were all kitted out, but a recent check on their outdoor gear made me realise just how much they’ve grown this year!  So we’ve got a shopping list to tackle before the weather really turns cold, and this got me thinking about the features that I expect  when I’m buying outdoor clothing.  It’s no secret that the right kit can make or break your enjoyment ...

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Review: Marianne Laker Designs Children’s Fleece

December 10, 2015 by Catherine Leave a Comment

children's reversible fleece

Dressing children for outdoor exploring in cold weather is something of a challenge in my experience.  My two hate being bundled up in restrictive layers, and while they don’t seem to feel the cold as much as the grown-ups, they do need something practical to keep them warm, and we find that having the right outdoor clothing can really influence how long they play outside for. We’ve recently been trying out a reversible fleece jacket from ...

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